NWS extends flood warnings for Michiana rivers

February 06, 2008|SBT24/7 News Report

Forecasts for area river flooding were updated early Wednesday by the National Weather Service, reflecting the rising waters and continued threat across Michiana. For the Yellow River in Plymouth A flood warning is in effect until late Saturday. At 5 a.m. Wednesday, the river was at 12.7 feet. It is expected to crest at 14.7 feet at 7 a.m. on Thursday. For the Yellow River at Knox A flood warning is in effect until late Monday. At 6 a.m. Wednesday, the river was at 9.0 feet. It is expected to crest at 11.7 feet at 7 p.m. on Friday. For the St. Joseph River at South Bend A flood warning is in effect until further notice. At 6 a.m. Wednesday, the river was at 6.2 feet and rising. It is expected to crest at 7.3 feet at 7 p.m. on Friday. For the St. Joseph River at Niles A flood warning is in effect until February 13. At 5 a.m. Wednesday, the river was at 10.7 feet. It is expected to crest at 11.9 feet at 1 a.m. Saturday morning. For the St. Joseph River at Elkhart A flood warning is in effect until further notice. At 5 a.m. Wednesday, the river was at 23.4 feet. It is expected to crest at 24.9 feet at 1 p.m. Thursday.